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LV53 RNJ

2003 Renault Espace

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,913 mi
Last recorded56,913 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Espace69,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 56,913 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2018 56,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear brake discs deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust hanger starting to split

Pass 27 May 2015 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust hanger starting to split

Pass 28 May 2014 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 32,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 32,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 21,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 21,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 4,694 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,232 miles

4 passenger seats fit in vehicle at time of testing.

Fail 14 May 2009 65,232 miles

4 passenger seats fit in vehicle at time of testing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,504 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 54,504 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 38,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 17 May 2007 38,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2006 27,588 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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LV53 RNJ is a 2003 Renault Espace in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 69,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV53 RNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV53 RNJ registered?

LV53 RNJ is a 2003 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LV53 RNJ safe to buy?

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